Those who think August means merely one more month of heat obviously haven't lived through a North Texas summer. And that's fine. We could all probably do with a bit more blissful ignorance.

But truth to tell, though autumn may officially begin in September, it'll feel like summer for awhile. I'm all about living in the moment and cherishing the here and now, but when steam covers your glasses and humidity your pores, looking ahead is a good idea.